34 U.S.C. § 10704

Equitable distribution of funds

In awarding grants under this subchapter, the Attorney General shall distribute funds in a manner that—

(1)

equitably addresses the needs of underserved populations, including rural and tribal communities; and

(2)

focuses on communities that have been disproportionately impacted by opioid abuse as evidenced in part by—

(A)

high rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and other opioids;

(B)

high rates of drug poisoning deaths from heroin and other opioids; and

(C)

a lack of accessibility to treatment providers and facilities and to emergency medical services.

( Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 3024 , as added Pub. L. 114–198, title II, § 201(a)(1) , July 22, 2016 , 130 Stat. 713 .)